Question 4152Deck General70% to pass
A VLCC (100,000 DWT+) with a 30,000 Shaft Horsepower Steam Turbine is slow to respond to engine movements and has less stopping power than normal ships because it has a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) smaller power to weight ratio.
The reason is that a VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) with a large 30,000 shaft horsepower steam turbine engine has a lower power to weight ratio compared to smaller vessels. This means the engine power is not as high relative to the massive weight of the VLCC's hull and cargo. As a result, the VLCC has a slower response to engine movements and less stopping power than normal ships, which have a higher power to weight ratio.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) A smaller propeller would not explain the slower response and reduced stopping power.
B) A larger power to weight ratio would actually give the VLCC better maneuverability, not worse.
C) A bigger propeller may increase thrust, but does not address the underlying issue of the lower power to weight ratio.
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